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Absolute Recruit

Senior Information Technology Engineer

Hybrid

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

£ 48,000 / year

Full Time

04-03-2025

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Senior IT Engineer (Hybrid)
Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire
Up to £48,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training/Certifications + Mileage

eDBS: All candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check if successful.

WFH: This role requires travel to client sites as needed, with the remainder of the time spent working between the main office & remotely.

Absolute Recruit is proud to partner with a leading IT Managed Service Provider specialising in the Education Sector. We are seeking a Senior IT Engineer to provide expert-level technical support, infrastructure management, and project implementation across various sites with 100’s of endpoints and users.

This customer-facing role requires a confident technical professional who can engage with clients and stakeholders, deliver high-level troubleshooting, and drive strategic IT improvements. Prior experience in an MSP or educational IT environment is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues across Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Google Workspace, and networking.
• Diagnose and resolve deep-rooted infrastructure, cloud, and security challenges.
• Design, implement, and optimise on-premise and cloud-based IT solutions.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery, and IT security compliance (Cyber Essentials, GDPR).
• Lead network upgrades, cloud migrations, and cybersecurity projects.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and technical leadership.

Required Skills & Experience:
• Strong expertise in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Azure AD.
• Advanced knowledge of networking (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, wireless).
• Experience with virtualisation platforms (Hyper-V, VMware).
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam, Datto).
• Cybersecurity expertise, including endpoint protection, MFA, and SIEM tools.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and delivering impactful IT solutions in the education sector.

Key Skills: Senior IT Engineer, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, Google Workspace, Active Directory, Networking, Virtualisation, Cybersecurity, PowerShell, IT Project Implementation.

Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful this time. However, we will retain your details for future opportunities.

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